Tag: wellness
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Connecting in a Divided World: Why It Matters
Maybe you’ve noticed it too… so much divisiveness. But most people want the same things- safety, enough food and a safe place to live, family and friends. And believe it or not, the fact that we are here on earth at this precise time, is somewhat of a miracle. That’s not to say that life…
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Understanding Real-Life Serving Sizes for Snacks
Do you know what a serving size looks like? Sure, they mention it on the bag of pistachios or gummi bears, but do you ever actually see what that serving size looks like, like in REAL LIFE? (Hint: a serving size of shelled pistachios is not the whole 24 oz bag. Sigh.) Every once in…
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How to Eat More Veggies, Part 2: Cooked
Here are some ways to eat more veggies, cooked! I love cooked vegetables. Out of a can, fresh out of a garden, out of the freezer. I could eat a can of cooked carrots at every meal. I mean I don’t. But you get the idea.
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How to Eat More Fruits and Veggies Part 1-RAW!
As a nurse, I hear from a lot of people who want to eat more fruits and vegetables. We all know that they’re good for us. We know we “should” eat them. But it’s not always easy to get the recommended amount. They contain fiber, vitamins, minerals and are associated with lower mortality rates (Wang…
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What’s So Great About Nature Anyway? Why You Might Want to Spend Time in Green Spaces
I have to admit, I’m the person who loves spending time outside. Whether it’s walking at the park or driving to a local lake to take a look at the birds, I enjoy it. I’m an outdoors-y person. Some people would go on a camping trip and think, well I’m not doing that again, and…
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Super Easy Healthy Breakfast Hack- Make it the Night Before!
I love when I get up in the morning, and not only did I prep my coffee but I also made my breakfast. There are so many combos. Some may argue that a parfait is easy to throw together in the morning but: Doing it the night before means you can use frozen fruit. It…
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Understanding Sugar: The Sweet Truth About Gummy Candies
Okay. I admit that I like sugar. And by sugar I mean gummy candies. I tell myself we are wired to want sugar and fats, so it’s not my fault? Okay? But I know that it isn’t good for you. There are so many added sugars in our foods to begin with. Eating a food…
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A New Favorite- Chagaccino! Or, Do I Really Need Mushroom Powder in My Coffee? (The Quick Answer, Of Course, Is “No.”)
***Disclaimer*** It’s always a good idea to talk to your doc before using herbal or other supplements*** You may have seen signs for it at your favorite coffee bar- Chagaccino, a delightful blend of coffee and chaga mushroom powder, cacao, cinnamon, vanilla, monkfruit, and your choice of milk. There are various formulations, but the previous…
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